"I do love Torie. Don't doubt that. I can bet you that she agrees with my decision. Also, don't compare me to that @sshole. He'd probably fight them, not to defend Victoria, but just because he wanted to punch something."

Alex shook his head, shaking from not punching Kevin. "Oh trust, he may have wanted to punch things but it was always out of love or concern for my sister. He always kept her safe, unlike you."

Being single doesn't make you weak, it means that you are strong enough to be on your own; Being alone could be a good thing, because there is no drama involved in your life, no pain, and free to do what ever you want. Life is too short to be chasing those who aren't even worth fighting for, you are worth more than that.

"Well, Ryan is 220lbs of muscle, while I'm almost half a foot taller and a lean 170. That's a 50lb difference, so I understand why he'd have a little more confidence attacking 8 guys than I would. Unless I bulk up, I'm not fighting anyone because I'll get my ass kicked. We have Sharp to look after her now, and he did a good job. They're both safe."

Heather rolled her eyes, "Just punch him, Alex."

Natalie looked at Heather, "Excuse me? There will be no fighting in this room. Why would you suggest such a thing?"

"And what happens when Sharp isn't there? What happens if you two want a night out, by yourselves, and the AR attacks. They have knocked Tor out and you are the only one who can save her. Should I just consider my sister dead then?"

Being single doesn't make you weak, it means that you are strong enough to be on your own; Being alone could be a good thing, because there is no drama involved in your life, no pain, and free to do what ever you want. Life is too short to be chasing those who aren't even worth fighting for, you are worth more than that.

"No! God, why is everyone out to make me the bad guy, here? I wouldn't leave the house without Sharp being, at the very least, close by so I could call him... I would obviously never let anyone kill Torie. But I've had enough of this conversation. Sharp, please, escort him out."

She walked over to Kevin. "You ok?" She asked, ignoring her own brother.

Being single doesn't make you weak, it means that you are strong enough to be on your own; Being alone could be a good thing, because there is no drama involved in your life, no pain, and free to do what ever you want. Life is too short to be chasing those who aren't even worth fighting for, you are worth more than that.

"Don't give me that look. He is a coward. Instead of coming to your aid, he ran. He put his tail between his legs and ran like a coward." Alex seethed.

"But I'm ok. Sharp was there and frankly, what could Kevin have done?" She replied, softly.

"What Ryan always did! He-"

"BUT HE'S NOT RYAN!" She yelled, "So don't compare the two. Kevin loves me in a different way from Ryan and I am ok with that. Whether you are or not, I don't give a da.mn. Either put your own big boy pants on and accept the situation or keep acting like a child and throwing temper tantrums. Your choice."

Alex stared at her, surprised by the sudden outburst. "...."

"That's what I thought." She turned to Kevin. "When are we leaving to go home?"

((g2g.))

Being single doesn't make you weak, it means that you are strong enough to be on your own; Being alone could be a good thing, because there is no drama involved in your life, no pain, and free to do what ever you want. Life is too short to be chasing those who aren't even worth fighting for, you are worth more than that.

"Our plane leaves in 6 hours." Kevin quietly replied. "Torie, can I pleeeaaasseee go down to the hotel bar and have a drink? Just one..."

He didn't think he was a coward, and he wasn't sure what to think about what Torie said with him loving her differently than Ryan did. But his insecurities told him that maybe they were both right. Maybe he was a coward... who runs away when their future wife and child are in danger. He loved Torie a lot, but maybe it wasn't the same. Maybe he could never love her like Ryan did.

Alex looked like he was ready to kill Kevin. "Seriously? You want to go drink right now? Hell, if that happens I may have to f*cking carry you onto the da.mn plane."

"Enough Alex." Torie replied, before turning back to Kevin. "You don't have to ask my permission, Kevin. You already know the consequences if you come back drunk." She kissed him. "I am going to go change out of these clothes, tho." She added, before walking into her room.

Being single doesn't make you weak, it means that you are strong enough to be on your own; Being alone could be a good thing, because there is no drama involved in your life, no pain, and free to do what ever you want. Life is too short to be chasing those who aren't even worth fighting for, you are worth more than that.